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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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